Basset Hound

Basset Hounds remain to be one of the most recognizable types of scent hounds in the world, just as scent hounds are particularly known for their uncanny keen sense of smell.

With a basset hound character featured in the Disney produced The Fox and the Hound, the 1981 classic effectively established the link between scent hounds and hunting, as the movie told the tale of two childhood friends, a fox and a basset hound, growing up to become “enemies” in their respective adult lives, given how fox hunters often go hunting with basset hounds.

Featuring the voice talents of Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell and Pearl Bailey, The Fox and the Hound is one unique family-oriented animated feature, focusing on the value of friendship amidst life’s cruel hardships, ending the movie with a positive tone.

As a dog type, scent hounds are typically kept by hunters, with numerous basset hounds known to detect or hunt by scent rather than by sight.

Physically characterized by their long ears, prominent snouts and stocky but solid bodies, basset hounds are also typically used in search and rescue operations, with their acute sense of smell playing a vital role in finding “targets” even in difficult terrains or locations.

Highly intelligent and physically well built, basset hounds are also often preferred as household pets, given their naturally calm natures, along with their loyalty and affectionate inclinations as dogs.

With their cute long ears and their agreeable personalities, basset hounds are known to be complementary companions as a family’s dog.

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The Himalayan Cat Breed

The Himalayan stands to be one of the most popular cat breeds, with many familiar with how it looks and not by its name.

The 1993 released Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and its 1996 released sequel Homeward Bound: Lost In San Francisco, featured a Himalayan as the two movies’ core characters, with Sassy the Himalayan cat, voiced by actress Sally Field.

Together with two dogs, Sassy and the three embark on a journey going home to where there masters are, after being separated from them.

Essentially a medium-length haired cat bearing the distinct color patterns of a Siamese, the breed is often born from crossing a Persian with a Siamese, resulting to what is also known as the Colourpoint Persian.

Though bearing certain Persian characteristics and physical traits, the Himalayan is not classified as a Persian, but is considered to be part of the Exotic Shorthair classification of Persian Breed Group standards.

As a breed, Himalayans are known to be very intelligent and mild mannered, at times more affectionate and sweet than most cats are known to be. Their penchant for human companionship have made them popular among pet cat circles, with their distinct looks making them mainstay attendees to different cat shows in different parts of the world.

As domestic cats, the rudiments of taking care of Himalayans are essentially no different from other breeds, save perhaps the necessity of regularly brushing them. The breed is also known to be affected with Polycystic kidney disease, a condition that is borne from their genetic ties with Persians, and veterinary experts suggest that having them nutered or spayed early helps prevent the onset of the condition.

With their affectionate attributes matched with their distinct Siamese cum Persian looks, Himalayans are truly lovable cats to have, the ideal cat of choice for those in search for sweet cats who warm up to their masters.

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